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Wohrer Family History

Wohrer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wehrer, Rohrer, Bohrer, Lohrer, Dohrer, Wohler, Ohler, Ohmer, Woomer

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Where is the Wohrer family from?

You can see how Wohrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohrer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Wohrer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wohrer family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wohrer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wohrer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wohrer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wohrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wohrer. 60% of Wohrer women worked as a Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Wohrer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Wohrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohrer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 56 immigration records available for the last name Wohrer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 118 military records available for the last name Wohrer. For the veterans among your Wohrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohrer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Wohrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wohrer in 1968 was 68, and 45 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wohrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wohrer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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